WIU/NDSU

[bodoyle]

I will be attending my first WIU game this coming weekend with my brother (the poor sap graduated from WIU). I tried to convince him to wear my CCU football jersey, but he said something to the effect of hell freezing over and the devil skating will happen before he wears that xnodx, so I am going to wear it. I told him I am going to wear my WKU hat, and he said he will make sure to visit me in the hospital after the WIU fans kick my ass. xeekx

Any fans from here going to the game?

[spelunker64]

Would love to, should be a great matchup...

and it's wiu/NDSU by the way ;)

[Gil Dobie]

Have fun at the game bodoyle xthumbsupx

[bodoyle]

Would love to, should be a great matchup...

and it's wiu/NDSU by the way ;)

I'm sure that was just a typo xsmiley_wix

[leatherneck177]

I'll be there, it should be a big crowd this weekend. This is the first meaningful game at Hanson Field in a couple years. It will feel good to have that atmosphere again. I predict:

NDSU 34
WIU 20

[bodoyle]

I'll be there, it should be a big crowd this weekend. This is the first meaningful game at Hanson Field in a couple years. It will feel good to have that atmosphere again. I predict:

NDSU 34
WIU 20

If you see an idiot beign escorted out of the game, it will probably be my moronic older brother. xnodx

He keeps saying something about him and friends started the "Purple Posse". No idea what that is but anyways...

[BisonBacker]

If you see an idiot beign escorted out of the game, it will probably be my moronic older brother. xnodx

He keeps saying something about him and friends started the "Purple Posse". No idea what that is but anyways...

If that happens you should get pictures of it, might come in handy someday xlolx

[AZGrizFan]

I'll be there, it should be a big crowd this weekend. This is the first meaningful game at Hanson Field in a couple years. It will feel good to have that atmosphere again. I predict:

NDSU 34
WIU 20


Let me be the first to say I hope WIU kicks the everlovin' dog crap outta those upstarts. May be the first time in my life I've rooted for anything from that crappy state of Illinois. xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xeyebrowx

GO WIU!!!!!

[Gil Dobie]

Let me be the first to say I hope WIU kicks the everlovin' dog crap outta those upstarts. May be the first time in my life I've rooted for anything from that crappy state of Illinois. xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xeyebrowx

GO WIU!!!!!

I'm becoming less and less of a Montana fan.

First Ronbo then Tailbone, now AZGrizFan :(

.......but as long as Grizo is around, I can't hate moontana

[Go Bison]

Let me be the first to say I hope WIU kicks the everlovin' dog crap outta those upstarts. May be the first time in my life I've rooted for anything from that crappy state of Illinois. xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xeyebrowx

GO WIU!!!!!

Tell us how you really feel...

[crunifan]

I'll be rooting for Western Illinois! Go Leathernecks, show those Bison they aren't just going to waltz into the Gateway and have wins thrown at them.

[th0m]

Does WIU have a dog mascot walking around during the game? If that is the case, maybe you can do the honors then, bodoyle xsmiley_wix

[bisonguy]

I'll be rooting for Western Illinois! Go Leathernecks, show those Bison they aren't just going to waltz into the Gateway and have wins thrown at them.

WHAT??? I thought the Gateway teams were going to lay down when the Bison are in town. xlolx

Really wish I could be there- this should be a great smashmouth game of football. I'm glad NDSU doesn't have to face yet another spread option team this week.

[DuckDuckGriz]

I've always liked WIU, and they seem to have our number in the playoffs. Should be a good game.

[bodoyle]

Let me be the first to say I hope WIU kicks the everlovin' dog crap outta those upstarts. May be the first time in my life I've rooted for anything from that crappy state of Illinois. xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xeyebrowx

GO WIU!!!!!

Hey hey hey. There are plenty of good things in Illinois. Just stay North of I-80.

[bodoyle]

Does WIU have a dog mascot walking around during the game? If that is the case, maybe you can do the honors then, bodoyle xsmiley_wix

Tempting!

[NDSUFREAK]

Let me be the first to say I hope WIU kicks the everlovin' dog crap outta those upstarts. May be the first time in my life I've rooted for anything from that crappy state of Illinois. xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xeyebrowx

GO WIU!!!!!

xlolx xlolx xlolx OK azgriz thanks for you insight on who you are rooting for in this game

[roadwarrior]

I will be there!

Game #299

[igo4uni]

.......but as long as Grizo is around, I can't hate moontana

Yes!!! Everyone loves Grizo!!!.............He's kinda sexy!!!!xeekx xeekx xeekx xeekx xeekx xeekx

[BisonBohl]

Should be a great game. Hopefully the bison will do their work!

GO BISON

[Tailbone]

I'm becoming less and less of a Montana fan.

First Ronbo then Tailbone, now AZGrizFan :(

.......but as long as Grizo is around, I can't hate moontana

It's called backlash.
Last year I was an NDSU fan, no longer.
Now, you're becoming less and less of a Montana fan....double backlash.
Go back to last year and see where it began.

Ronbo may be overzealous, but I don't think that's the case with either me or Az. It's a backlash response.

[extremerouge]

It's called backlash.
Last year I was an NDSU fan, no longer.
Now, you're becoming less and less of a Montana fan....double backlash.
Go back to last year and see where it began.

Ronbo may be overzealous, but I don't think that's the case with either me or Az. It's a backlash response.

its unfortunate that a few overzealous bison fans have ruined the reputation of bison football and the way real bison fans act; as fun-loving, passionate and intelligent fans of football. xsmhx

[bisonbill]

WIU has a 32 game home non-conference winning streak going into this one. This would have me worried but.. correct me if I'm wrong but we went into GSU last year when they had a similar streak going. The rest is history.


In case anyone forgot... The Bison won that game.

[bisonmike]

I think we match up well again WIU. I'm looking forward to a great game. Plus I'm sick of seeing opposing teams taking 60 pass attempts and running their offense out of the shotgun. Finally we get to go up against a smashmouth offense.

[spelunker64]

Should be a smash-mouth between the tackles game.

I'll be listening for many "My Oh My's"

[JBB]

I will be there!

Game #299

I guess Ill miss it. 4 in a row for me.

Ill probably listen though. Running attack of WIU is good. Herb Donaldson is the guy we have to stop.

We also have to break through their tough pass defense.

Ive studied the game and pick the BISON by 2 TDs.

Gophers/Ohio State is on ESPN 2 saturday as well. Good chance for BISON fans to look at the Gophers. 7pm kickoff.

[Peems]

I hope for a great game with a last second field goal to win!! Great game between great teams!!!

[JBB]

WIU would be in a good position to do that. They have a great place kicker. I think he has over 100 extra pts without a miss. He has never missed one as far as I know. He had a 50 and a 55 yarder last week.

Taylor Rowan (http://www.wiuathletics.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=12000&ATCLID=631623)

I dont think it will be that close though. I can see NDSU trading the Leathernecks TDs for FGs. If we do that 3 or 4 times and win, its going to be very close to the 14 pt spread.

[Drblankstare]

Tough road game, Bison coming off a big win last week. I have a gut feeling of a let down this week. NDSU's D-line has to win the trench fight or i think that SIU beats them in a close one. Whatever happens it should be a great game.

[Drblankstare]

WIU, my mistake

[windwalker]

Hey hey hey. There are plenty of good things in Illinois. Just stay North of I-80.


Hey Bob... my hometown is 15 miles south of I-80... shame on you.. LOL

[windwalker]

I will be cheering for the Leathernecks... I am an alumni from there.

GO NECKS!!!

[Chi Panther]

I will be there!

Game #299

very impressivexnodx

[Superneck]

I'll be there...if for no other reason but to sit on the nice new shiny seats instead of getting splinters from the old ones! Here's to a great game and a great new rivalry!

[saluki_in_ohio]

Hey hey hey. There are plenty of good things in Illinois. Just stay North of I-80.

The best part of Illinois is the area south of US 50. :)

[skinny_uncle]

This should be a good game. I think the Bison win, but this is no gimme. The Leathernecks are much improved this year.

[bodoyle]

Hey Bob... my hometown is 15 miles south of I-80... shame on you.. LOL

Wilmington? Manteno? Streator?

[Proud Griz Man]

I have not seen NDSU play yet in 2007, but hear your team is tremendous. I would be surprised if WIU can even get to your side of the field, let alone score. ;)

What goes around, comes around.

[JBB]

Well, CMU couldnt. xcoolx

Oh wait, Im sorry.

Hey, welcome to the board Proud Griz Man. You guys sure have a good team. CMU was the best team we have ever played.

Bisonville rules of behavior make any further comments out of line. xrulesx

[NDState6531]

its unfortunate that a few overzealous bison fans have ruined the reputation of bison football and the way real bison fans act; as fun-loving, passionate and intelligent fans of football. xsmhx


Seems to me that every team has their own fan a$$hats.....seen quite a few of them on this board since I have been here. You can't get away from them they are in every town with a sports team......xrolleyesx

[Proud Griz Man]

Well, CMU couldnt. xcoolx

Oh wait, Im sorry.

Hey, welcome to the board Proud Griz Man. You guys sure have a good team. CMU was the best team we have ever played.

Bisonville rules of behavior make any further comments out of line. xrulesx

From all I have heard, the '72 Dolphins couldn't score on your Bison. It truly seems like WIU has no chance tomorrow. xeekx

[BisonBacker]

This should be a good game. I think the Bison win, but this is no gimme. The Leathernecks are much improved this year.

Getting back to the original thread, yes they will be tough at home. They have proved that with the games so far this year. Ask any SDSU fan and I think they would agree that WIU is no easy win at home or on the road.

[BisonBabe]

Well the game is almost here so I will chime in. Last weeks the team played a much better game but still too much dirty laundry on the field. If we can eliminate turnovers and reduce the penalties we will be in good shape. I think it will be a fairly close game but in the end NDSU walks away with a win.

[BisonBabe]

It's called backlash.
Last year I was an NDSU fan, no longer.
Now, you're becoming less and less of a Montana fan....double backlash.
Go back to last year and see where it began.

Ronbo may be overzealous, but I don't think that's the case with either me or Az. It's a backlash response.

Unfortunately there is a small minority in every fan base that seems to do their very best to be a pain in the arse.

We expect our players to act with class but some of the fans do not know the meaning of class. It is called Sportsmanship and seems to be a concept many do not understand. I have seen good and bad when I am out on the message boards from my fellow Bison fans. It sure would be nice to see less of the bad though.xbangx xbangx xbangx xbangx

[TonkaBison]

Should be a smash-mouth between the tackles game.

I'll be listening for many "My Oh My's"

Why are you going to be listening? You do realize that you can go to the WIU athletics homepage and watch it on your computer don't you. That's what I'm doing down here in Minneapolis.

[BisonBacker]

Why are you going to be listening? You do realize that you can go to the WIU athletics homepage and watch it on your computer don't you. That's what I'm doing down here in Minneapolis.

Go Bison has it but it will be the same feed your referring to. But I support NDSU so if going to Go Bison and getting the feed from there means anything. I'd rather give my money to Go Bison then another site.

[TonkaBison]

Go Bison has it but it will be the same feed your referring to. But I support NDSU so if going to Go Bison and getting the feed from there means anything. I'd rather give my money to Go Bison then another site.

Great I didn't realize that so since I'm already a member that's where I'll be watching it. I heard several establishments in Fargo will be carrying it as well. Is it going to get to the point where you can watch every Bison game? That would be great!!

[cchorne]

Tried to get a couple places in Bismarck to show the game, but no takers. xsmhx xsmhx Apparently figuring out how to set it up was too complex so I'll have to do it myself in the office. The managers of those places must be UND grads xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

[WIUFan]

Well, I drove up to Macomb from St. Louis last night for the game. There are a ton of people in town, and the weather is great so it should be a big turnout.

I know everyone seems to dislike WIU in this game, no one has predicted that WIU will win. But, looking at NDSUs schedule, I fail to find a quality win. If you remember, WIU played Eastern Michigan in 2003 and blew them out, and still lost two games in the Gateway that year. So, I have a hard time placing a lot of value on NDSUs Central Michigan win. Sam Huston is unproven, they might not be very good either, after all they almost got beat by Angelo State. The only good comparison is SFA, which WIU beat more soundly, and on the road. And, its homecoming here.

Western Illinois 35, NDSU 13.

[Bison007]

Well, I drove up to Macomb from St. Louis last night for the game. There are a ton of people in town, and the weather is great so it should be a big turnout.

I know everyone seems to dislike WIU in this game, no one has predicted that WIU will win. But, looking at NDSUs schedule, I fail to find a quality win. If you remember, WIU played Eastern Michigan in 2003 and blew them out, and still lost two games in the Gateway that year. So, I have a hard time placing a lot of value on NDSUs Central Michigan win. Sam Huston is unproven, they might not be very good either, after all they almost got beat by Angelo State. The only good comparison is SFA, which WIU beat more soundly, and on the road. And, its homecoming here.

Western Illinois 35, NDSU 13.


SHS has the best QB in 1-AA footall and central michigan is the defending MAC champs. Who has WIU played?

[swaghook]

May the best team win.xcoolx

[Mountain Panther]

SHS has the best QB in 1-AA footall and central michigan is the defending MAC champs. Who has WIU played?

You can't say they haven't played anyone...SDSU is a GOOD team, Illinois is the Big 10 sleeper, St. Francis is well.....St. Francis, and going on the road in the south against SFA is always tough.

South Dakota State W 29-26
at Illinois L 21-0
St. Francis (IL) W 69-0
at Stephen F. Austin W 34-13

[X-Factor]

You can't say they haven't played anyone...SDSU is a GOOD team, Illinois is the Big 10 sleeper, St. Francis is well.....St. Francis, and going on the road in the south against SFA is always tough.

South Dakota State W 29-26
at Illinois L 21-0
St. Francis (IL) W 69-0
at Stephen F. Austin W 34-13

With 2 DI wins, do they have a chance to make the playoffs? I think the autobid might be a stretch for WIU, but 5 more wins? If they lose to NDSU it probably isn't looking good to go 5-1 in the Gateway.

[BisBison]

We'll all find out in about 6 hours won't we? I'm expecting a tough between the tackles game. We'll find out how we stack up in the Gateway. Can't wait to be a part of this great conference. This team scares me, I'm thinking the difference will be our man Steve Walker.xprayx All this guy does is win. Not a lot of press, not flashy, but win baby win, that's what he's all about. xnodx My guess is Bison 27 Necks 21

[No_Skill]

Tried to get a couple places in Bismarck to show the game, but no takers. xsmhx xsmhx Apparently figuring out how to set it up was too complex so I'll have to do it myself in the office. The managers of those places must be UND grads xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

I called Buffalo Wild Wings in Bismarck and they told me they will be showing the game. I tried to watch last week's game at The Stadium, but they did not show it.

I say all Bismarck peeps meet at BWW. Wear your colors...see you there.

[JBB]

Its almost broadcast time. It promises to be a good one. Looking at the games with our common opponent, SFA, tells me that. We struggled and WIU had to come back.

The Leathernecks beat SDSU if 4 overtimes. Thats impressive. They know how to win. NDSU will have to play every down all 4 qtrs, but hopefully not 5 like the SDSU game.

If all BISON fans can keep their hats on, and that small contingent can keep their judgmental noses out of the air, they should have a good time.

Have a great homecoming and let the better team win.

GO BISON!!!!

Ps. Good work No_Skill. Get those folks in Bismarck fired up about NDSU FOOTBALL. I think the Marauders have a big home game against SW Minnesota State today too.

[BisonBacker]

I called Buffalo Wild Wings in Bismarck and they told me they will be showing the game. I tried to watch last week's game at The Stadium, but they did not show it.

I say all Bismarck peeps meet at BWW. Wear your colors...see you there.


Just one more reason for Bison Fans when in Bismarck should patronize these fine folks. Glad to hear that Bison Fans will get to see the game and join other Bison Fans and enjoy the game. Way to go BBWW xthumbsupx

[No_Skill]

Just one more reason for Bison Fans when in Bismarck should patronize these fine folks. Glad to hear that Bison Fans will get to see the game and join other Bison Fans and enjoy the game. Way to go BBWW xthumbsupx

Uh...no BWW is NOT showing the game. xmadx

[AZBison]

WIU definitely bringing it today. Should be an exciting finish!

--edit--
TD! WIU,

[spelunker64]

Second half coming up...

31-21 Bison

[Hansel]

41-21 Bison late in third quarter

[Hansel]

41-28 NDSU

early fourth q

[darell1976]

Looks like NDSU will be #2 with UMASS's lost to BC or #1 if App St loses.

[darell1976]

10:41 left 4th Qtr. NDSU 41 West. Ill 28

[RadMann]

I don't see UMass dropping given how close they played a good BC team that is ranked #12 in FBS......

[TheBisonator]

Probably UMass will be #1 and NDSU #2 regardless of how Montana does, cause the Griz are stinking it up right now.

[BisonBacker]

Probably UMass will be #1 and NDSU #2 regardless of how Montana does, cause the Griz are stinking it up right now.

You better be careful saying that.xcoffeex

[JBB]

Big win for the Herd. The Leathernecks are as tough as anyone we have played. Phil Hanson thinks they are better than CMU.

this sets the stage for a big homecoming game in Fargo next week. UCD rolls in.

NDSU is gaining the momentum for the Gopher game. That may very well be the real "Game of the Century"!

[AmsterBison]

I was really impressed by WIU... for example, that LB Jason Willimans was a stud and so was their RB Donaldson. There were stretches of the game where they just ran right through NDSU's defense.

Nice win against a darn tough opponent.

[GrizDen]

Probably UMass will be #1 and NDSU #2 regardless of how Montana does, cause the Griz are stinking it up right now.

Weber State's D is playing tough. Keeping the mighty Lex to under 3 yards per carry. The Griz have scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter to take a 15-10 lead.

Stinking it up in a half can happen sometimes. But thankfully the games last 60 minutes instead of 30.xthumbsupx

[JackTwice]

Nice win Bison. I really hope we both can come through the GWFC unscathed. That Nov date in Brookings is really shaping up to be a barn burner!

[Mountain Panther]

That Nov date in Brookings is really shaping up to be a barn burner!

You're telling me! You guys had another big win today too....good work.xthumbsupx

[JackTwice]

It was a blast. The team is really starting to click right now. The funnest part for me is that if you look who is excelling on the field for us they are mostly Sophomores and Juniors. Our depth is just starting to come around, we should be scary in a year or two.

[bodoyle]

I was at the game today. Sloppy on both sides and a few bad no calls. WIU forced a clear fumble on the NDSU qb and it was called down, WIU had a huge block in the back that they didn't get called for etc.

Nice place, but WIU isn't CCU. I need the beach. Too damn much corn!

[Peems]

I was at the game today. Sloppy on both sides and a few bad no calls. WIU forced a clear fumble on the NDSU qb and it was called down, WIU had a huge block in the back that they didn't get called for etc.

Nice place, but WIU isn't CCU. I need the beach. Too damn much corn!

Don't you live in Chicago?

[bodoyle]

Don't you live in Chicago?

Peems, yes I live about 15 minutes south of the city, and work downtown 6 days a week.

I am not sure if you are asking why the corn comment or why I have never been to a WIU game, so I will address both.

I am not sure if you familiar with the layout of the state or not, but you don't see much corn if you live north of I-80 and east of Aurora, which is where I live. There also isn't anything to do south of I-80 as well so I never have a reason to make a trip in that direction.

I have never been to a WIU game before b/c my brother and I were in college at the same time ( he is 6.5 years older than I am, but went to the Army right out of highschool), and since then I have either been busy with work, or had my own plans during his homecoming weekend. The only time I had been down there was when I was a Sr. in highschool and went to see a college campus for the first time, during his orientation. WIU is a nice campus, very big (compared to CCU). Their student center is larger then our largest building (Wall Business Bldg) by far!

The NDSU fans that I saw seemed pretty nice. I don't think there were any problems in the stands with fights, but I was on the opposite side of field from their fans (1st row 40 yard line - God bless general admission, he is my favorite general).

[slostang]

Nice win Bison. I really hope we both can come through the GWFC unscathed. That Nov date in Brookings is really shaping up to be a barn burner!

I am hoping you both can have one loss in the GWFC going into that game. Any guesses on who I hope will hang the loss on both of you.xsmiley_wix

Congrats to both NDSU and SDSU for their impressive victories.xthumbsupx

[Bison77]

Made a road trip to Macomb and had a great time. Some observations:

No way there were 15,000 fans at the stadium.
Students left at half time and didn't come back.
Gateway refs some of the worst I've ever seen. (3 games of them)
Concessions sucked. It was 85 out and they ran out of water in the first quarter.
Their fans were nice and friendly.
We played okay but hardly as well as last week.
WIU is a good team but their qb throws the ugliest ball I've ever seen.

[Killsback]

Made a road trip to Macomb and had a great time. Some observations:

No way there were 15,000 fans at the stadium.
Students left at half time and didn't come back.
Gateway refs some of the worst I've ever seen. (3 games of them)
Concessions sucked. It was 85 out and they ran out of water in the first quarter.
Their fans were nice and friendly.
We played okay but hardly as well as last week.
WIU is a good team but their qb throws the ugliest ball I've ever seen.

Gateway refs are among the worst in College Football. They always have to huddle to discuss every flag that is thrown and it delays the game, takes away momentum. They truly are bad and we have been saying it for years. Even when SIU sucked they were bad. Now that we are pretty good, they still suck.

[BISON Thunder]

Gateway refs are among the worst in College Football. They always have to huddle to discuss every flag that is thrown and it delays the game, takes away momentum. They truly are bad and we have been saying it for years. Even when SIU sucked they were bad. Now that we are pretty good, they still suck.

I think they flew up to Minneapolis to ref the Vikings/Packers game on Sunday.

[X-Factor]

Gateway refs are among the worst in College Football. They always have to huddle to discuss every flag that is thrown and it delays the game, takes away momentum. They truly are bad and we have been saying it for years. Even when SIU sucked they were bad. Now that we are pretty good, they still suck.

If I'm not mistaken, NDSU now uses Gateway refs for all of our home games. It really is a huge difference from last year when we were using BigTen refs. Last year's games were almost always called right and fast, after 2 home games and @WIU I can't say the same for these guys xnonono2x

[bodoyle]

WIU is a good team but their qb throws the ugliest ball I've ever seen.

You mean that sidewinding, left handed knuckler wasn't pretty to you? xlolx xlolx